Video Gallery
Video: Water Sampling Operations in Lahaina
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency response staff, Alex Abbruscato, Maggie Kinney, and Madeline Beal, describe and demonstrate EPA’s drinking water sampling operations as part of the agency’s wildfire recovery efforts to aid the County of Maui in restoring safe drinking water to Lahaina.
Video: EPA Samples Lahaina Drinking Water
Karl Banks, one of EPA’s incident commanders for ESF-3, discusses the mission to sample Lahaina's drinking water lines as part of wildfire recovery efforts to aid the County of Maui in restoring safe drinking water to all of Lahaina.
Video: EPA Completes Lahaina Sewer Line Inspections
Karl Banks, incident commander for EPA's ESF-3, discusses the mission to inspect Lahaina's sewer lines as part of wildfire recovery efforts to clear debris.
Video: Summary of Completion of Hazardous Materials Removal (Phase 1)
Steve Calanog, EPA’s Incident Commander, summarizes the hazardous materials removal process by the numbers, as we complete that portion of our Maui wildfires emergency response. An EPA team will remain on Maui to continue assisting the county and state with assessing water infrastructure damage. Additionally, an EPA sustainability advisor is collaborating with local, state and federal agencies on long-term recovery issues.
Video: EPA Hazardous Material Removal Assignment Complete - Mahalo nui, Maui
Members of EPA’s Maui Wildfires Emergency Response Team express their gratitude to the residents of Maui for their support as we conclude the hazardous materials removal process portion of our response actions. An EPA team will remain on Maui to continue assisting the county and state with assessing water infrastructure damage. Additionally, an EPA sustainability advisor is collaborating with local, state and federal agencies on long-term recovery issues.
Video: Summary of Completion of Hazardous Materials Removal (Phase 1)
Steve Calanog, EPA’s Incident Commander, summarizes the hazardous materials removal process by the numbers, as we complete that portion of our Maui wildfires emergency response. An EPA team will remain on Maui to continue assisting the county and state with assessing water infrastructure damage. Additionally, an EPA sustainability advisor is collaborating with local, state and federal agencies on long-term recovery issues.
Video: Deferred Properties
Rusty Harris-Bishop, a Public Information Officer with the Environmental Protection Agency, describes what it means if a property has been “deferred” during Phase 1 of the Maui wildfire cleanup.
Video: Maui Wildfire Response | Phase 1
Environmental Protection Agency contractor Sarah Jenkins provides background on the Phase 1 process of the Maui wildfire cleanup. Major markings on parcels indicate which step of the process your property is currently in.
Video: Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Deconstruction on Maui
Learn more about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's process to identify, recover, transport and recycle electric and hybrid vehicle batteries as part of the Maui wildfire response.
Soiltac Application on Maui
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is applying Soiltac, a soil stabilizer, to the ash and debris footprints of burned buildings and vehicles to minimize dust generated when people return to their properties. The application of this stabilizer to ash and debris also minimizes the movement of ash and debris – and potential contaminants of concern – through the air and into local waterways and occupied properties.
Caution for Returning to Your Property
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contractor Sarah Jenkins explains the various hazards residents may encounter when returning to their properties impacted by the Maui wildfires. Please be safe when entering the burn zone, wear personal protective equipment, and follow decontamination instructions to protect your 'Ohana.
EPA Community Involvement Coordinators at the Maui Wildfire Response
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) community involvement coordinators are boots on the ground engaging with those impacted by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii. EPA Public Affairs Specialist Georgia Thompson explains the vital role these coordinators play ensuring the public is informed and reassured about the EPA’s role in recovery efforts.
Maui Wildfire Air Monitoring
U.S. EPA Life Scientist Emma Young describes the air quality monitoring as part of EPA's response to the Maui wildfires. Please visit AirNow.gov for more information on air quality in Maui or your region.
Maui Wildfire Language Services & Support
How does the Environmental Protection Agency reach diverse communities affected by national disasters such as wildfires on Maui in Hawaii? EPA Community Involvement Unit Leader David Yogi describes how EPA prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging through language support services, and the native and local Hawaiian support in the Maui wildfire recovery efforts. Please call (808) 539-0555 or email R9Wildfiresinfo@epa.gov for more information.